Girl Shot in Head by Taliban, Speaks at UN: Malala Yousafzai United Nations Speech 2013

[@tawnkuimi-uru7212]

There was one statement Malala said that got no applause, but I was floored by it. At 14:56 she says "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back". That really was a profound truth.

[@PedroRodriguez-pj4iz]

Here is the thing...and don't get me wrong Malala is a truly incredible human being, but this isn't about her, this comment isn't about her. Its about this: It is easy for anyone, or at least most people to make speeches about human rights, what we have done wrong, and speak out loud to the world about it. That has gotta be one of the easiest things in the world. But the hard part, the one that takes TRUE bravery, is doing something about it. I could go to the UN and give a completely different speech from malala's but focused on human rights, easily. Would I be nervous? Damn right I would. But I would be confident, because I know that hardly anyone in there will disagree with me. I am pointing out facts, not opinions. I am pointing out issues people already know about, issues people have known about and will know about, nothing more. But, you wanna know what takes bravery, even up against the UN? Finding a solution. Its often an issue we have in our society. We have been around for millions of years, yet we make the same mistake when problems arrive. We complain about our issues to others who agree with us, or try to convince others that we are right. But what will this achieve? Nothing, nothing at all. If you have a problem, you solve it. Instead I hear news channels stating the obvious "Oh this is truly a terrorizing subject, a terrible issue that is putting equality at stake". Once again, what does that achieve? You are right that there are inequalities in this world, and hardly anyone, if not no one disputes that argument. But we are achieving nothing. It is as if it is a debate except your argument is with those who are already on your side. Inspirational words are what explain problems, it is action, and action alone which solves them.

[@KyrstOak]

Pedro Rodriguez - From what I've heard, she's doing something about it.

[@jujuon-that-beat]

@@PedroRodriguez-pj4iz you cannot compare yourself to her and what she did how she got shot and got a place in making a speech there

[@incoherentsibling8282]

She actually did have some applaud like a couple claps but nobody followed along with it so they stopped

[@luisni908]

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[@roacharound3909]

This girl has only begun changing the world.. I am crying like a newborn baby watching this. What a miraculous woman.

[@veipuniilana1842]

Same

[@Sachin_J]

This is Remarkable, Some of the Most Powerful People in the World in Awe of a 16 Year Old Girl. There is Sooo Much Power in Words.

[@ashleydyl3228]

I like the way she speaks. I love her bravery and that power in her voice shouting these words!

[@ashleydyl3228]

It is when this is to defend a noble cause such as education.

[@ashleydyl3228]

OK, I see where your argument is coming from then!!

[@hooha123424]

Tom Adams Why do you hate school?

[@reluctentninja]

Tom Adams ah well you are destined to be an idiot forever, that is why she is going to be an icon with millions of followers, whereas you ..... Well fast food service awaits.

[@reluctentninja]

Tom Adams you fucking idiot, she got shot in the head, is under a sentence of death from extremists and still campaigns for education, of course she is brave.

[@MaryJo22]

Thank you, Malala. You're really an inspiration for all of us, including me, 25 years old student from Italy

[@evelync7]

Her parents and family look so proud. That brings such a big smile to my face. May God bless her and may she keep teaching what she is teaching now.

[@princekaush1]

I feel proud that my neighbour's daughter got Nobel.. hats of to you Malala.. May u live years and make 1 Malala in ever house in this WORLD..

[@bryanmena7713]

did u play cricket in the alley too?????

[@mizanbadsha1779]

@@bryanmena7713 মিজান০১৯২৬৫৯০২২৯

[@sommynoks3941]

To all the haters, She survived to give a voice to those who didn't. Instead thank God that someone is at least trying to make a difference. Hats off to Malala. She is an inspiration to everyone.

[@asifkhankakar240]

She is neare to me

[@martythurman1960]

And the child shall lead them! May God Bless her noble journey!

[@everettlogan2433]

I wish only to be half as brave and half as smart as this teenage girl is.

[@yubrajniraula3140]

u said the same thing i had thought. me too

[@pierrebon4963]

+Everett Logan I am blown away by this girl. So inspiring.

[@wollpullischlagtalles9795]

I think one thing she is showing is that everybody can make the same actions as her :)

[@jizleopard8468]

Cool story bro needs more dragons

[@PedroRodriguez-pj4iz]

What this girl achieved and survived was amazing, and no one can ever take that away from her, she is strong. And its not her fault but, god damn, some days, it almost makes me wish the days I nearly got shot, I did. Not fatally, but could you imagine? I could go to the UN as well, speak up for MY countries issues, so the world pays attention to the human rights issues going on there. But I can't. It seems as if, its almost impossible, IMPOSSIBLE to even get to speak at the UN or for people to listen to you, unless you were shot. And its sad, its pathetic. Malala is an amazing girl, and at such a young age she is already making contributions most of us don't to the world. However, I can almost guarantee you, that none of this would happen, none of this UN stuff with her, if she hadn't gotten shot in the head. Its sad, disgusting that this is what it takes for people to pay attention. Malala was standing up for women's rights before she got shot, it was only at THAT moment, that people payed attention. "Women need an education" said Malala. "Ok so, what's your fucking point?" the rest of the world said, "We all want women to have an education, big deal kid get over it." Then, boom she get's shot in the head and survives. "OH MY GOD ITS AMAZING THAT YOU HAVE STARTED CARING ABOUT THIS STUFF!" "GETTING SHOT IN THE HEAD INSPIRED YOU TO STAND UP FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS!" God damnit, its because of that that Malala wasn't even presenting in the UN until she got shot. Literally, its like "OK....you want to get into a good university...you want to speak at the UN about REAL world problems, not just model UN....and you stand up for people's rights...." "Well I'm sorry we cannot allow you to do any of this UNTIL you have been shot, tortured, or at least stabbed....until that happens, you're nothing to us" Makes me sick....

[@brianbaker4030]

One of my greatest heroes is a teenage girl named Malala.

[@tomatomonstermunch2329]

Pervert

[@helinsu7471]

@@tomatomonstermunch2329 lmao

[@esmaxx]

I can't believe that she is 16 years old in this video... very brave

[@mikeykowabunga323]

Her colorful personality, her relationship with God, and optimism stands out - her vibrant clothes even stand out in a sea of grey suits.

[@Maryamyourish]

Beautifully said, thanks for supporting women.

[@20thcentury70]

no

[@TungDaoDuy]

Im now reading her book. It really inspire me. She is a hero!

[@nikethagiri4249]

Đào Duy Tùng same...

[@alinaabbas8753]

This is truly inspiring, I would've not got up there and spoke about girls' rights but certainly Malala has the confidence, made me tearful too. Beautiful.

[@chichidark]

The best part is her dad looking so proud of her!

[@zachtavaris5378]

Papa.. those were her first words after she woke up from surgery.

[@Empressofthoughts]

I really admire her courage, with love from Morocco.

[@fionaskylermchale1905]

That was truly one of the most beautiful thing I ever heard and I don't know why anyone could ever thumbs down that

[@saqibmudabbar]

Fiona Skyler McHale babies

[@zacharysmith9689]

so powerful, she speaks such truth, such an inspiration

[@hornsbracken]

I watched this speech for a public speaking class and was so moved, I had my two young daughters watch it too!! Malala is truly blessed. May you achieve all your aspirations and happiness, and most of all, peace.Light and Love

[@claudegatt7905]

I AM CRYING !!!! MALALA YOU ARE MY HERO !!!! BRAVA!!! THANKYOU

[@julian19741974]

If all feminists spoke like Malala and followed her values of pacifism, benevolence, and critical thinking, they will not only be accepted by society, they will receive support on every level!

[@Paint]

don't feed the trolls. just enjoy the beauty of this woman.

[@v_srikanth]

The world needs these kind of people...

[@shaunlew322]

It already has

[@rbsadler]

Reminds me of another young woman who, despite extraordinary circumstances, held true to her courage unto death: "It's really a wonder that I haven't dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." -Anne Frank

[@roshimon6670]

Admire her for who she is. What a human being!

[@bryanwang331]

I think this was the most inspirational speech ever.

[@Filbert240]

An amazing and courageous person! I look up to her with gratitude.

[@connectingtruenorth]

#Malala is an incredible inspiration to all women everywhere on Earth. love love love xooxxooxxoxoxooxxooxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxxoxoxooxxooxxoxoxoxooxox

[@AfghanHearts]

dont wanna take your positive inspiration but in her own country, she and her family are regarded as hypocrites who fabricated lies to get "honored" in the west. her book is even banned in pakistan.

[@Atheist-Free-Republic]

AfghanHearts no one give's a fuck..

[@AfghanHearts]

MiLO The GodSlayer people who want to continue to live in an illusion (like you): yes, such people dont give a f..k

[@UnbelievableOpera]

Bianca Giordanni Unfortunately she doesn't inspire women to calm down with the X's and O's

[@kdemetter]

AfghanHearts Books are not banned for the lies they contain. They are banned for the inconvenient truths they hold.

[@tanyapalmyre5731]

She is a true role model for all the young girls in the world.

[@facetwit99]

this young girl is not only smart but she is an incredible person

[@infinity_sh4816]

Michaella Braid yup

[@andreaulbrich8408]

I will more Peace in this World. I think the world is through you that little bit better . Thank you malala

[@mutmainnahtaufik]

this is so powerful, what a great human being i'm in tears watching this, also goosebumps wow literally speechless

[@jenndavid1613]

She just blows me away. What a beautiful and loving young girl.

[@bm9152]

omg I love this girl so much, no one has ever made me cry with such pride before, she is a hero and if I had a tenth of her bravery, I'd be happy. God bless you malala ❤

[@CoffeeAndPaul]

06:07 dude I'm friggin' shedding manly tears of joy over here. This chick kicks ass.

[@2SingingStar2]

you have inspired all Malala... thank you!

[@justinguan2307]

I live in a world where youth delegates are on their phones texting while malala is giving her speech.. -_-

[@AngelWings-r4v]

Not just the youth. I swear I one of the delagates pull out his phone! Wtf this is a Woman speaking for Justice. I am immediately offended by what some of these delegates are doing.

[@Schwing97]

Theyre not texting theyre taking pictures

[@AngelWings-r4v]

maybe, but i still think there should be a policy or etiquette, that refrains people from using their cellphones during these speeches. its just rude, not to mention u can clearly see some of these people typing and looking down at their phones, its just rude, either way, they should be paying attention to her.

[@Schwing97]

flipingboredcritic Yes, you're right! :)

[@MrThupsyt]

the best and mot encouraging speech i have ever heard in my life. So young and so talented. Thank you and God bless you , little girl.

[@meow1990_2]

Currently reading her book :)

[@kaitlynb5324]

It fantastic. I've read it.

[@Sparkiebc]

Philip Schmidt same

[@mikeaguilar7648]

Philip Schmidt Have read it twice. I learned something new both times. I look forward to learning something else the next time I read it.

[@ayaskakigori]

The whole time I was reading the book, my hairs are standing. She is a great example for all.

[@-koolnesss6443]

Its hella boring

[@abdikorane6830]

My sister Malala I am really cry when the Taliban attack you!!! I pray for you a lot a lot and my Allah be with you my Sister Malala my Allah protect you and pleased you 3

[@somalisomaalibaaleh2330]

This girl makes me cry like a kid

[@BritishJenniPixieExplorer]

This young woman is an absolute revelation and a role model to ALL women regardless of race, age or creed. And all this at the age of 16. I simply adore Malala Yousafzai. = )

[@sailekhana788]

I m from India but still malala is my icon I read her novel and now I couldn't come out of it till today. her speechs are amazing and it is her whom I want to visit at least once in my life

[@pynchme]

Her parents must be rightfully proud. What a wonderful job they have done in raising such a remarkable child. They must be intelligent and compassionate to have imbued her with such strength, maturity and conviction to a noble cause for all.

[@danielsan3681]

16 years old! amazing! when I was 16 I was not like her. she inspires me. :)

[@shajiv.s9370]

Amazing speech..... Congratulations MALA YOUSAFZAI

[@jameslilly3787]

im gold she survived that attack

[@БакытжанЖапаров-г2р]

What a great and powerful young lady! Much respect and hat off for her!

[@arvindparihar1978]

Sabash Malala, my sister... Aap jaise insaan poori duniya ke liya misaal ban jaate hain... Keep the good work... Best of Luck! Arvind Parihar, INDIA

[@gongoloo]

I see a future prime minister of Pakistan

[@jamaljimmy525]

+gongoloo no never,this is totally drama against talaiban,,,i am pakistani

[@gongoloo]

Jamal Jimmy Wasn't it the taliban who try to kill her?

[@myaaj.7920]

+gongoloo yeah

[@jamaljimmy525]

+gongoloo such as 9/11,,,if you think osama do 9/11 ?

[@sofie9195]

+gongoloo not only future, she even fit to be prime minister of pakistan now. by the way, Taliban just one big embarrassment for all muslim nation. go to hell taliban for creating chaotic in muslim country. world would be better if they all dead!

[@kangkanjyotigohain9503]

I like that Taliban can stop her fear but not strength and brave. She is not for Pakistan, She is for the world and we all are with you.

[@kaps0123]

She is incredible

[@theskymovessideways1]

What an incredible public speaker, and so young. Expect great things out of this one

[@melicruzr]

Makes me realise there's so little that I'm doing now to try and help those who are being forgotten. You go, Malala.

[@carinarodrigues8291]

These people had the honor of hearing her speak, and I noticed that some were texting. Seriously? Unbelievable.

[@Zahraa0AlAdeeb]

mashaaalalh God Bless you and support you with your goals.

[@youngvanpersie7206]

MALALA YOU ARE HERO !!!! BRAVA!!! THANKYOU ♥ ♥

[@HELPProject1]

moving speech, a true inspiration and legend! Not afraid to speak the truth and take the side of the poor ones!

[@SitaChhetri-bp3fo]

The speech delieverd by malala Yousafzai in UN General Assembly (above speech)is kept in the English text book of class 11 in Nepal.I read it first, i loved her speech .Then, i am eager to watch and listen it. So i am here. I loved her way of speaking and each and every words are truth and powerful.

[@Travie151]

I love her she is just so brave against the taliban

[@AshokKumar-ed3ig]

best wishes for Malala on her Nobel price winning!!!

[@haisairuru7802]

What a beatutiful soul

[@HectorRivera-eg1xx]

The fact that she is 16 only, blows out this incredible speech about the right of every child having knowledge. She is a true inspiration to and most people, if she could accomplish this much at that age, what could everyone else do?

[@anupkumarkp]

What to talk about this little young woman . May God bless her as she is already blessed with a good life by the almighty .. Tears came out from my eyes and my heart cried like anything

[@lostsea88]

thank you malala for sayin everything we already knew....thank you..!!!

[@大機大路]

You are a hope.

[@boogieboo0303]

Malala is amazing.

[@chrissyman77]

Inspirational young woman , and forgiving of her attackers , amazing !!

[@renanuneza8932]

such a tremendous courage I cant seem to have until now

[@davidchristischuurmans799]

Bravery a little girl to speak like a wise man about pigs of Taliban. A good girl

[@muktarissack8410]

Brave girl

[@znarkz]

Worthy Nobel prize winner of 2014!

[@micheleiezza9247]

this girl is the messenger of God!! in whatever entity all of you think, Malala is everything this!! it is Jewish, Christian, Moslems, Buddhist, its voice says all of this that of human and sacred it makes us thinking men aware of what must be, Malala is patrimony of the humanity, to protect his/her invocations means to preserve the human kind. ........... perhaps the big Mother Teresa of Calcutta has wanted it stuffed another immense gift asking to God to make to be born Malala. ....

[@12345livinglegend]

everyone in the world should watch this. this girl is amazing many blessings upon you

[@bhushan5640]

proud of u girl ... blessings from India :)

[@VeraNarishkin]

Congratulations, Malala, on obtaining your well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize!

[@vivianasoper3930]

who is watching in 2015

[@rookiemoves]

2016, still worth watching

[@enquire422]

@10.42 watch those fake claps, this bitch is a NWO puppet that has been exposed!

[@shahfibre]

this moment

[@Guzzy95]

"We realize the importance of light when we see darkness"

[@abhijitchavan2453]

Bold n beautiful... Brave and mercyful... that's GRAND MALALA FOR YOU !

[@AnjanChatterjee]

Amazing Malala! Salute you!! The lovely child of Almighty!!!

[@Mafon2]

I'm surprised she speaks so fluently...

[@semapolat4989]

English is the official language in Pakistan. NOT national language BUT official language.

[@yubrajniraula3140]

well she says silence in place of silent every time

[@noorunisabegum8847]

True , I was thinking the same !!

[@MelvinPhilipIsan701]

She is so cool!!!!

[@trndsttr7585]

*le me: Playing video games 'nd putting on killer calories. *le Malala: Risking her life for girls education worldwide. Yeah, I could see the difference.

[@linizurlia4020]

I just crying when saw and heard her speech.... Malala, u're brave girl.. U're my idol...

[@NikkiBabe74]

Such a strong, brave and smart young woman. She is such an inspiration for ALL young women EVERYWHERE. It shouldn't matter what race or walk of life you come from. Everyone deserves an education and to live in Peace.

[@jasminelrodriguez16]

I don't think that some people realize that God, or whatever deity, you believe in does not cause horrible actions. People take things out of context and twist many things from religion to use as their own benefit. Do not criticize Malala for thanking God. It is absolutely rude and one should realize who the real perpetrators are.

[@MertSu66]

nice to see a wise westerner in the comment section once in a while

[@ismaelganes8860]

God bless school thank you girl go boy

[@Nachtmusiks]

I of course agree with what you say, but I also want to ask if the religion itself is setup right shouldn't there be less corruption by the people? For me if a religion is making people more likely to adhere to violence or somehow interpret and justify themselves for their violence, I think it should be modified or well progress into something more accommodating.

[@eg2012squared]

so moving

[@Rocky1200superstar]

For all those who say Islam teaches extremism and women are not allowed to teach/learn in schools. It was Fatima al Fihriyya under the khilafah that built the FIRST UNIVERSITY during 841 CE in Morocco. Science along with other various subjects were thought in the University. According to Guinness World Record, it is "the oldest existing, and continually operating educational institution in the world is the University of Karueein, founded in 859 AD in Fez, Morocco. The University of Bologna, Italy, was founded in 1088 and is the oldest one in Europe." This is called liberation through Islam.

[@peterholiday9640]

Talha Hassan Peaceful Islam does not teach extremism and no women's education. Terrorists who use Isam as a vehicle for their violence teach that.

[@Rocky1200superstar]

Peter Holiday true!! only if others could undertand!

[@peterholiday9640]

Malala's father gave a great speech that revealed that patristic societies in the east all deprive women of education. You should be able to google it.

[@sydneyvincent4441]

Ah-maz-ing! Beautiful, empowering speech, Malala!

[@Kiri_KM]

A very touching speech. I've watched it around 10 times and I still get goose pimples. Especially when she says: "Nothing in my life changed except this: weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born." Her speech is full of emotions and skills. The children of our time should follow her example. That doesn't mean, our 16 year old boys and girls shall present a speech in front of millions of people (including the tv) but as lazy as the most of them are...

[@dreamynights]

As an American, I find it a little weird that she says God instead of Allah. She might be trying to not scare off her people since some people reactive negatively to just the word "Allah". But a part of me hopes she isn't some type of setup by the government. Everything shes done is great and I just hope it is all genuine.

[@LiveSamaria]

Allah is the Arabic (not just Muslim) word for "God" or "dirty." Since she is speaking in English, she uses the English word God. It's worth noting that Christians who speak Arabic pray to "Allah" as well, that being the name for God in Arabic bibles. Make sense?

[@LiveSamaria]

*deity not dirty

[@user-hh2is9kg9j]

Allah literary means god in Arabic , Arab Christians pray to " Allah " every day its a linguistic term not theologian one .

[@dreamynights]

I know that Allah is basically God but I always had the idea that Muslim people even say "Allah" when they are speaking in English. Kinda to show respect to Allah and to reinforce the belief that "There is no God but Allah"

[@Mafon2]

dreamynights «There's no god, but god».... wow, sounds super stupid, like: there's no spoon, but spoon.

[@manoulazl6498]

Religion does not make extremists or terrorists, people do that.!!!

[@Mafon2]

Zoulafi M yep, and guns don't kill.

[@micheleiezza9247]

Malala is the messenger of God !! any entity you all think, Malala is all this !! is Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, his voice says everything of human and sacred makes us think men are aware of what needs to be, Malala is a world heritage site. Perhaps the great Mother Teresa wanted us another gift immense asking God to give birth to Malala. ...., Rare pearl of extraordinary beauty and incredible quality '.

[@peterholiday9640]

MICHELE IEZZA You have it incredibly right. God is speaking to us through Malala. He is saying that if we cannot help and educate the children of the earth, we cannot save ourselves from mutual destruction.

[@guaponatisoy]

i salute this brave young girl whom survived the terrorist shot by taliban. God gave her a miracle a new life, new hope. may the good Lord bless her as she speak for the truth. evil will banish in this world until the second coming of Jesus Christ.

[@annyfenton1]

this girl is amazing. What an inspiration. Every woman in the Assembly was wiping a tear from her eye - me too.

[@AlfiRules1]

we need to be more thankful for what we have versus than what we want

[@gisellegonzalez6841]

I think I am privileged to have to study and learn all about what I know, it makes me angry to see that people can not take advantage of this great gift while there are children, who do not know which is the study and are demanding their Free, do not let them express themselves and say they feel and have inside that threaten or kill them, just expressed, I think a great video that leaves an interesting message because Malala tastes and demands facing their quicktime to as instead, she wants peace for all peace even to those who wronged him, no matter what happens she knows what she wants and has clear knows what my goals.

[@Podcast_Talks_News_Vlogs]

We sleep, we eat, we go to work, we do everything and anything and when we are tired then we take a brake but our heart cannot take a break because if the heart takes are brake even for a few seconds then that is a heart attack (cardiac arrest) that’s maintenance and care from the creator, no one else can give you that kind of maintenance and care. Only the creator can and the creator does.

[@Heidifrompittsburgh]

Great speech!! Please keep up our great work! You have my upmost respect lil lady

[@ktwreckcamp8465]

Thanks for the heads up. I watch this video to see a girl who got shot in the face and kept fighting un-phased. She's also a damn good public speaker.